Monthly Archives: February 2008
How to Groom Your Chinchilla Properly
Chinchilla dust allows your pet to stay clean. If they were still living in the Andes Mountains, they would have to use volcanic ash to stay clean. Oils and dirt stay in your pet’s coat because of the dust. The … Continue reading
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Pet Grooming to Prevent Hairballs
Cat owners know that where there are cats there are also hairballs. Cats oral grooming habits involve swallowing large quantities of hair. Most of the swallowed hair passes harmlessly through the cat’s digestive system. Problems occur when instead of passing … Continue reading
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How To Get Your Chinchilla To Trust You
If your chinchilla is not tamed, it may take them a while to get used to you. Just like with human relationships, you will have to earn their trust before they allow you to form a close bond with them. … Continue reading
Filed under Exotic Pets, Pet Care
Pet Grooming Professionals – How to Keep Your Pet Safe
Pet grooming is a necessity that any pet owner can testify to. You can have your pet groomed by a pet grooming professional or you can attempt to do it yourself. If you take your dog to a pet grooming … Continue reading
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Pet Grooming and the Mental Health of Your Pet
How is pet grooming important to the mental health of your animal? Whether you own a cat, dog, our gerbil the mental health of your animal reflects the physical condition of that animal and the relationship between pet and owners. … Continue reading
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How To Find A Good Pet Sitter For Your Chinchilla
When you have an exotic animal such as a chinchilla, because they’re in the exotic animal family, they need special care. So if you’re going away, you’ll need someone to take care of your pet. However, it can’t be the … Continue reading
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Pet Bathing as Part of the Pet Grooming Experience
A house without a pet just isn’t complete. Whether the ideal animal companion is a cat or dog, proper pet grooming is essential. Purebred or mutt, exotic or domestic, eventually that same constant sidekick will need to be bathed. The … Continue reading
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How To Discipline Your Pet Chinchilla
When you want to discipline your chinchilla, you have to be mindful of how you do it. Please note that they are not responsive when you verbally berate, hit, or smack them in anger. The physical actions can result in … Continue reading
Filed under Exotic Pets, General
Making Sure Your Pet Guinea Pig is Properly Groomed
The site of a guinea pig nosing around in a pile of fresh shavings is an image that brings a smile to both parent’s and children alike. A large population of adults have fond memories of the guinea pig they … Continue reading
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Grooming Your Pet-It Doesn’t Have to be Difficult
Their are pet owners who will not groom their pets because whenever they try the experience turns into a bad experience that leaves both the pet and the owner with strained nerves and shaken confidence. Some of these pet owners, … Continue reading
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